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Department of Social Sciences

About

TThe Department of Social Sciences was established in 1993 with Economics, Political Science and Public Administration and expanded with Psychology, Mass communication & Journalism in 2000. They conduct various academic and non-academic activities to provide students a holistic development through healthy interaction between society and state.

  • The department of Mass Communication is well equipped with a Studio and Lab.
  • The department of Psychology has a laboratory equipped with a multitude of psychological testing tools
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  • The Snehitha counseling center, a part of the Psychology department, is always open for students who need a safe space to share their concerns.

Objectives


The Department of Social Sciences aims

  • To mould young women into conscious, rational and responsible citizens
  • To inculcate the values of social responsibility, justice, truth and love
  • To train them as per industry requirements
  • To train them for higher studies and research

The Department of Social Sciences offers the following programs:

Add on Course: Legal Literacy

The department has organized Add on course on ‘Legal Literacy ‘for B.A. students for a period of 10 days. This course was very much beneficial for the students as it has enlightened them about various laws like:

  • Constitutional Law,
  • Women And Law,
  • Contract Law,
  • Consumer Protection Act. 1986
  • Environment Protection Act 1986,
  • Family Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Company Law


Research & Publications

  • Mrs. Malathi, faculty, Economics presented and published a paper on “IBC- Philosophy and Social Engineering Perspective - A Study” at Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Autonomous, Tamil Nadu on December 2023.
  • Ms. Aarthi Deepak, HoD, Social Sciences co-authored a book chapter titled “NEP-2020 Shaping New Education System - Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Curriculum” on 20th December, 2023.
Student projects and Internships

Ms. Aditya Mishra student of II BA EPP has successfully completed her internship at IHub-Data, IIT Hyderabad as Project Coordinator from October 2021-April 2022

Social Experiment within the campus by B.A MPML I II III on Bullying, Illusion, Attitude.

PPT Presentation, Directive Principles of State Policy by students of 2nd year BA (PPML & EPP)

Kathanika , Ashtadhiggajakavulu

Research & Publications

Events


Departmental Events 2017-21 Departmental Events 2021-22

Events 2023-24


Seminars/Guest Lectures Organized

  • Department of Political Science
    1. A lecture on “Osteoarthritis and How to Manage Knee Pain” for support staff of the college by Dr. Aparna Kondapalli, Dean I/C Director, Allied Medical Sciences, Guru Nanak University Hyderabad was organised on 7th July 2023.
      A lecture on “Cyber Security” for BA Political Science students by Mrs. P. Soumya, Faculty dept. of Computer Science on 25th August 2023
      A lecture on “Empowering Next Generation” on account of International Day for Democracy for BA students by Dr. Thejaswini HoD Dept. of Political Science, Telangana Mahila University, Hyderabad was organised on 6th October, 2023
      A lecture on “Constitution of India - Value and Orientations” for BA and NSS volunteers by Prof. P. Venkata Ramana, Principal, GDC, Chanchalguda, and Hyderabad was conducted on 28th November, 2023
  • Department of Public Administration
    1. “Civil Services Training in India” for Public administration students by Dr. Kumara Swamy, Department of Public Administration, Nizam College, Osmania University was organized on 27th September, 2023
  • The Department of Mass Communication & Journalism
    1. A guest lecture was organized on 14th August 2023 with Mr. Sourav Sarkar, a Bengali Filmmaker on films and children and storytelling for children
  • The Department of Psychology
    1. Dr. Swathi Agarwal, Co-Founder, Gargi Knowledge Solutions was invited to speak on listening, providing empathy and emotional support on 9th September 2023
      Dr. S. Naveen Kumar from National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped spoke on Mental Health, Stress, and Stress Management onn 11th October 2023
  • MOUs with
  • Andhra Mahila Sabha College for Women, Hyderabad.
  • KSG Institutions for UPSC Civils Hyderabad.
  • Don Bosco International Media Academy, a media school located in Paris, France on 3rd August 2023
  • The Department of political Science has organised a Guest lecture on International Relations on topic: Soft Power the case of India. Resource person Prof. Ms. Neelotpal , HOD dept of Political science from Sardar Patel Degree College m padmarao nagar, on 11th March, 2023.

Orientation Programme

  • 5th October 2023 and 8th January 2023: The Dept. of Social Sciences in collaboration with KSG Academy Hyderabad conducted orientations on how to crack civil services exam and a scholarship test by Dr. A.R. Khan, Director, KSG group and on 15th September, 2023 by Prof, K, Nageshwar Rao, Director of Civils Academy, Osmania University

Webinars Attended:

  • 20th June, 2023:Mrs. Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended webinars on “Fostering Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions”
  • 11th July, 2023:Mrs. Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended webinars“3 Ds of MOOCs” organized by UGC-HRDC, OU, Hyderabad
  • 27th July, 2023:Mrs. Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended webinar “Education for Sustainable in India Today” organised by Pallikkutam Global Connect Kerala.
  • 14th July, 2023:Mrs. Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended webinar G20 University Connect Engaging Young Minds, Lecture Series at PGRR center for Distance Education, OU, Hyderabad organized by Research and Information systems for Developing countries Hyderabad along with students of I MBA
  • 15th and 16th July, 2023: Mrs.Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended2 day Multidisciplinary International online Conference organized by De Paul College Management, Mysore

Field Trip

  • Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration organized a field trip to the campus of IICT,Habsiguda on 9th March 2023.
  • Department of Political Science has organised a Educational field trip for BA EPP/PPML students to Rastrapati Nilayam, Bolaram, Hyderabad on 5th January,2023.

Student Centric Activity

  • On 6th September, 2023: Mass Communication department a Theatre Arts Workshop in collaboration with Bhoomika Theatre Arts Group was organised. 45 students participated in the workshop, where they were oriented into various theatrical expressions, actions, and acting and a play presented by students.
  • On 8th September, 2023: Mass Communication department conducted a film screening session with an Australian Film Director, Mr. Craig Miller. "Cuba: My Soul," one of the director's films was screened followed by a conversation with the students.
  • on 13th September ,2023:The department of Psychology conducted a Poetry Writing competition on the theme “The Grief after a loved one’s Suicide”
  • On 14thSeptember , 2023: dept. of Psychology in collaboration with Praan Mental Wellness conducted a Suicide Prevention Awareness Workshop to provide students with the necessary skills to identify warning signs and take appropriate action.
  • Bridge Courses for the first years for 10 days were conducted to teach basics as a part of academic curriculum.
  • On 18th April , 2023: The Department of Political Science celebrated World Heritage Day conducted an online quiz competition for the students.

Career Guidance

  • 10th March, 2023: The Department of Economics Organised an offline Career Guidance. Lecturer. Mr.Subbarao Munnamgi who holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from Acharya Nagarjuna University and an MBA from Osmania University was the resource person.
  • 15th March 2023: Dept. of Social Sciences organised an interactive session with Thakur Honey Singh who is an actor, theatre artist as well as the founder of Natyaved.
  • 15th March 2023: Dept. of Economics had organized career guidance on, how to prepare for UPSC civil services exam. Dr. Khan was the resource person .

Alumni Contribution - Achievers Day

  • The alumni members Ms. Sudha Preethim, Economics, Ms. Meghana, Psychology, Ms. Nishitha, Psychology holding distinguished posts at various workplaces, contributed towards developing quality in education by conducting lectures and workshops for present students in 2023-24.
  • 15th of April 2023: Dept. of Social Sciences organised an interactive session with the pious achievers, Alumni of our college Mrs. Cassandra Andrews facilitator , Department of English Cambridge International, Delhi Public School Nacharam Hyderabad. Mrs.Krishna Priya project manager at Amazon. S. Anuradha, Principal of Telangana state model school Jangaon District.

Extension activities:

  • The Dept of Social Sciences in collaboration with Lions Club of Secunderabad organized a Donation Drive along with NGO SHEPARD on 17th February 2024. Essential Items were distributed.
  • On 23rd February 2024 : The Dept of Social Sciences in collaboration with Lions Club of Secunderabad organized a Mega Medical Camp which was open to staff, students, parents and neighbourhood.

Awareness Programmes

  • 1st March, 2023: The department of Political Science in collaboration with NSS Committee has organised Road safety awareness programme for NSS and BA Students. Resource person. DR, Srinivasa, deputy transport commissioner and MR, Sanjay Ram, Project officer form Indian Development Foundation.
  • 21st February , 2023: The Department of Political Science has organized an awareness talk on financial literacy for BA Epp & PPMl students on 21 February 2023.

Media Event

  • July, 21st and 22nd2023: Dept of social sciences has organised an Media Event in Collaboration with Gemini T.V. Title Campus Adda, for B.A students Resource Person for the Event was Mr. Chaithnaya Radio Jockey and Television Anchor and Mr. Balu the coordinator .total participants were 100 for the event many events and games were organised by the channel for the students to participate and winners were given shopping gift vouchers.

Faculty As Resource Person

  • 25th March. 2023: Mrs. Aarthi Department of Political Science has Chaired a session on Multidisciplinary approach to higher education – A three day International Conference on Higher Education and sustainable Development Organized by Department of Political Science, Osmania University, Spoinsored by TSCHE 23rd, 24th & 25th, March 2023

Workshops Attended:

  • From 7th to 11th August, 2023:Mrs.Aarthi, HoD, Social Sciences attended attended online workshops on “Artificial Intelligence as a Magical Tool for Teachers and Researchers: Opportunities and Challenges” organised by IQAC, SH College, Thevara 20th July, 2023 on “Indian Knowledge Systems” organized by IKS division and AICT, CSIR Traditional Digital Library Unit, New Delhi
  • 8th May 2023: Mrs. Aarthi Faculty Department of Political Science attended Two Day National; Seminar on NEP 2020 Vocationalization, Future Perspectives , Opportunities and Challenges Organized by Dewan College of Ediucation (DMS) Meerut.
  • 16th Feb,2023: Mrs. Aarthi faculty dept of political science has attended and presented paper on Migrants returns to their Homes: Issues and challenges , collaborative National conference on Covid-19 social vulnerability and crises.
  • 21st – 23rd Feb,2023: Mrs. Aarthi attended online National Workshop on NEp-2020 Research, Innovation & Ranking organised by UCH-HRDC_OU.
  • 10th to 12th January, 2023: Mrs. Aarthi faculty from dept of political science has attended 3 days workshop on NEP Language, Culture, & values organised by UGC- HRDC-Osmania University Hyderabad.
  • 19th Jan to 21st January,2023: Mrs. Aarthi from dept of political science has attended 3 days workshop on orientation on Political Science Discipline org by dept of political science sponsor by ICSSR and SRC Osmania University Hyderabad.
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Achievements

    Faculty
  • Mrs. Malathi Devi Faculty Department of Economics was awarded with Exceptional Leadership Outstanding Achievement award on 9th March 2023.
  • Ms. Sravanthi Akarapu Department Of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Adaptive Design for Learning (ADL), a professional certificate course of the Ateneo de Manila Institute for the Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT Institute), from 4th July to 30th September, 2022.
  • Mrs. Aarthi Deepak Faculty Department of Political Science has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 67% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
  • Ms. Sravanthi Aakarapu Faculty Department of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 65% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
  • Mrs. Malathi Devi,Head Dept. of Economics was awarded "Distinguished Teacher Award" on 5th September, 2021 by Rotary Club for Excellence in the field of teaching.
  • E-Content for EMRC, OU Ms. V. Beulah Vennela, under the guidance of Dr. Swathi, BOS, OU, is a part of the 10 member team appointed by the Telangana State Government to develop E-Content through EMRC, OU for BA Sem 3 & Sem 1 Psychology for online classes. As per schedule given, E-Content has been developed for Sem 3 Psychology.
  • V. Beulah Vennela, Department of Psychology has received an Appreciation Letter for rendering her services as a Faculty member for M.Sc Psychology prison inmates from the Superintendent of Prison, Cherlapally for the year 2018-19 & 2019-2020 ( 1st and 2nd year students ).
    Students
  • Bollena Nandini B.A-EPP was awarded with Archbishop Arulappa Merit Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2021-2022.
  • Bollena Nandini B.A-EPP was awarded with ARTS Special Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2021-2022.
  • P.Akanksha BA EPP was awarded with Best sports person for the Academic year 2021-2022
  • P.Akanksha BA EPP was awarded with Special Scholarships(started in 2020-2021) by Mangement , Student performing at state level and National level Cultural and Sports Competitions ( National Level winner in Taekwondo)
  • M. Sowmya B.A PPML was awarded with Rajashri award for securing highest marks in Political Science For the Academic year 2021-2022.
  • Hothri Thiruvarangam B.A-EPP was awarded with ARTS Special Scholarship for being an overall topper of BA For the Academic year 2022-2023.
  • S. Akansha III B.A –EPP was awarded with Best NCC SGT Cadet For the Academic year 2022-2023.
  • Arpana Kumari II BA PPML was awarded with Special Scholarships(started in 2020-2021) Student performing at state level and National level Cultural and Sports Competitions (Played National level Hockey) For the Academic year 2022-2023.
  • Sr. Vijaya Mary III B.A PPML was awarded with Rajashri award for securing highest marks in Political Science For the Academic year 2022-2023.
  • S. Akanksha III BA SGT She has represented our AP and T directorate at the Republic Day Camp(RDC)- 2023 which was held at Delhi cantonment from 1st of January to 30 of January.She had participated in the Prime minister's Rally ( PM's rally) held on January 28 at the Kariappa parade ground.She had got through a total of 5 camps IUC- Inter Unit competition,IGC- Inter group competition,Pre RDC-1,Pre RDC-2,Pre RDC-3 Before getting selected for RDC Delhi.
  • Ms. Sharon Nathalia Dass BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2021-2022.
  • Ms. P.Swetha BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2021-2022
  • Ms. Aditya Mishra III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Esther II BA PPML was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Aditya Mishra III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of II semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • M. Sindhu priya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Hothri III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms.Shivani III BA PPML was awarded with Topper r of III semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Sri vidya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Sindhu Priya III BA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms. Varshitha IIIBA EPP was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Ms.Shivani III BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Sr. Vijaya Mary III BA PPML was awarded with Topper of IV semester for the academic year 2022-2023.
  • The Xavier board of higher education (Tamilnadu) In Collaboration with Fatima college ( autonomous) Madurai , Tamil Nadu had organized National Youth Parliament for the students across India and St.pious X degree & PG college for women had gotten the opportunity to take part in the competition headed by lecturer’s Miss Sravanthi Aakarapu Department of Public administration and Mrs Aarthi Deepak Department of Political Science. The students of St.Pious X degree & PG college for women had backed the Second prize, with a cash prize of Rupees 15000/- . The participants were Miss Horthj tiruvurangam ( 2nd BA EPP), Miss Khushi Kumari (2nd BA EPP), Miss Saiesha Reddy (2nd BA EPP ) , Miss Bhargavi J (2nd BA EPP ) ,Miss Chandana kailasa (2nd BA EPP ) , Miss Saadhvi Reddy (2nd BA EPP ) and also an individual prize for the Best prime minister with a cash prize of rupees 2000/- was secured by Miss Hothri thiruvarangam ( 2nd BA EPP) .
  • VA.Sai Vaishnavi of BA EPP, selected as one of the four Indians to participate in the Study of US Institutes, sponsored by the Department of Education and Cultural affairs, United State Government.The program was organized to facilitate cultural and educational exchange between 23 to promote Women's Leadership.The student was nominated by the college to apply for the program in the US Consulate General.
  • Academic Excellence of B.A EPP/PPML/MPML with 100% Results During 2017 -2018
  • Academic Excellence of B.A EPP/PPML/MPML with 100% Results During 2018 -2019
  • “Advertise Your Mind” an intercollegiate completion by little flower degree college, Ms. Mehnaz from II B.A MPML and Ms. Deekshita and K.Dviyashree from III B.A MPML Won First prize. 2018-19
  • Mrs. Malathi Devi was awarded Best teacher by National Solidarity committee at Gandhi Bhavan on 5th September 2019.
  • Irin Dilna from III B.A MPML received Gold medal in Long Jump and Broze Medal at Reliance youth athletics championships held at Gachibowli stadium. Gangothri, Anushka, Priyanka from III B.A EPP bagged first Prize won a Cash prize of 1000/-. Poster making competition, Theme Was India Foreign Policy at St .Ann’s Degree College for Women, Mehdhipatnam, Hyderabad.
  • Top 10 Rank holders of OU: Sneha Jois, Anagha Joy, Poorna, Vijayalaxmi B, Lawmsanzuali, G. Krishnapriya, B. Sony, Bhavani, E. Praneetha, Sari Luikham, B.Lalnunkimi.
Clubs

Republic Club

  • 13th February 2024 :On the occasion of World Radio Day The department started “ECHO - The Radio club” as a college Campus radio to inform, educate and to entertain the students every Tuesday.
  • 25th January 2024:Chatter Box and Radio Club of Mass Communication department organized a Reel Making competition based on the theme of Republic Day called as ‘#Reelitfeelit’.
  • 24th August,2023:“Say No to War, and Say yes to Peace”. Students from BA presented Posters on Hiroshima
  • 4th and 5th September, 2023: Gave PPT presentation on “Various International Wars in 20th Century”
  • 4th October, 2023: Gave PPT presentation on“Social Media and its Usage”
  • 22nd November,2023: Voter awareness programme was organised on account of Elections in Telangana.
  • 25th January, 2023: The National Voters Day conducted an online quiz for BA students.
  • 24th Januray,2023: Department of Political Science has organized Online Quiz Competition on the account of National Voters Day.
  • 25th to 27th Januray,2023: Department of Political Science has organized Online Quiz Competition on the account of National Tourism Day Day.
  • On 23rd to 25th January,2023: Department of Political Science and Dept of Public Administration has organised competitions on account of 74th Republic day celebrations on the theme of Vasudevea Kutumbam.
  • Essay writing
  • Debate
  • Quiz & Puzzles

Phoenophin club

Department of Psychology had a club activity – Installation of New Phoenophin Club Members along with the Booklet with the title – Courage to be mad (Make A Difference) and Journal 1 & 2 release for the year 2020-2021. Principal – Sr. B. Velangini Kumari & Hod, Dept. Social Sciences – Mrs. Malathi Devi have installed the new members and released the booklet and journal on 24th Feb, 2021.

On 14th November, 2023:A game session called "GameON!!" to observe National Stress Awareness Day which falls on the first Wednesday in November.

On 10th October, 2023:World Mental Health Day was celebrated members came up with sticky notes, positive messages for students and faculty, surprising them with smiles and positivity. "DanStep Away from Stress" free-style dance was also organized to support mental health and relieve stress,

On 16th September, 2023:“DTalkX” open mic to provide a safe space for students to express their emotions and thoughts related to suicide and stress.

On 13th September, 2023: "Paint your stress away", an art session for students and faculty to relieve stress and promote mental health.

On January 2nd 2020 Department of Psychology released suicide prevention booklet with title “No one else can play your part”. The content mentioned in the booklet is based upon spreading awareness and aimed to share the contact details of Psychology counseling helplines throughout the city and state. On January 4th 2020 Department of Psychology released Phoenophin club Journal Volume 1 issue 2 with the title “The cubs win big against the bear”.